Gabriel Watson #78 The Latest: Watson's conditioning under watchful eyes — 8/10/2005 Michigan senior defensive tackle Gabe Watson could have done a reality show this summer because it seems everyone wants to know what he's up to, or to be more exact, wants to make sure he's conditioning at the highest level. Watson's weight and stamina are hot-topic issues heading into his final...[details]
Pros: He can overpower blockers early in the play and be a disruptive force on the inside. He is a very big, naturally strong and powerful two-gap type of tackle that demonstrates very good quickness and excellent athleticism for a man of his size. He gets double-teamed on a regular basis and is often able to spilt and defeat them. When he is quick to gain penetration and finds the ball quickly, he puts himself in position to be a dominant defender.
Cons: He can be a powerful bull rusher, but lacks moves, change-of-direction skills and hand technique as a rusher. He can be slow to locate ball vs. run at times, which puts him vulnerable to blocks. He looks totally dominant at times but needs to show more consistency and better endurance. He is generally a solid competitor, but his lack of stamina needs to be addressed.
Numbers: As a senior, he played in 12 games and made 40 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. At the Combine, he had 36 reps in the 225-pound bench press, ran a 5.2 40 at 339 lbs, had a 25-inch vertical jump and 8-foot broad jump.
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